Sugar and the Holidays
The holidays usher in a combination of emotions — from joy and peace to stress and panic. Both sets of emotions, good or bad, can result in eating the most indulgent of holiday treats. Give your immune health a hand, and ditch the processed sugar this year! The holidays and sugar consumption In a normal year, Americans are consuming 60 percent of their overall calories in highly-processed foods, and this means an overconsumption of processed sugar in things such as soda, cakes, and cookies....
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Healing After a Medical Procedure
Most medical procedures require some downtime afterward for healing. The more you listen to your body and not try to rush back into things, the better results you will see long term. While it can be frustrating that you can’t immediately bounce back after a procedure, these tips will help you stay on track and have a more enjoyable time while you’re on the mend. Prepare It’s best to prepare for your post-surgery needs well before you go into surgery. While your doctor will give you a list of...
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What is Selenium?
As its most basic level, selenium is a chalcogen element, or member of the oxygen family. There are two types of selenium: the relatively rare inorganic element found in trace amounts in pyrite and other rocks, and dietary, or organic, selenium. We will be discussing dietary selenium. Benefits Selenium has numerous benefits, ranging from boosting immune system health to promoting prostate wellness. Selenium is an essential element for the human body to function at optimal levels. It can play a...
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AHCC, Nature’s Magical Mushroom
Active hexose correlated compound (AHCC) is the main ingredient in ImmPower: Immune System Support Supplement. This magical mushroom extract has numerous benefits including supporting your immune system and increasing energy. ImmPower helps to fortify and sharpen your immune system. Most people have completely overlooked this crucial element to feeling younger and healthier. In doing so, it’s like living in a bad neighborhood with your front door wide open and a crook at every turn, leaving...
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Seasonal Sniffles and Your Gut
Digestive health is related to so much more than just a feeling in your gut. A healthy (or unhealthy) digestive system can impact your immune system and even your mood. There is a reason why many people who are experiencing high stress in life can develop stomach issues or ulcers—your digestive system can be heavily impacted when you are under pressure both mentally and physically. In addition to your immune system and your mental health, your seasonal sniffles can also be negatively impacted...
Read MoreBoosting Your Energy Levels the Natural Way
Americans work too many hours, and despite their attempts at fulfilling many competing obligations, they are proving unsuccessful at evading common mental conditions such as anxiety and “the blues.” Much of the problem has to do with a lack of work-life balance. According to the Center for American Progress, 70% of children live in homes where both parents work. Lack of parental leave benefits, the lack of laws setting maximum lengths of the work week, and the fact that almost 86% of males and...
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